Take a boat trip out to Phang Nga Bay and be amazed at the magical scenery of hundreds of limestone karsts emerging from the emerald-green water. Discover the hidden caves and beaches inside the karsts by foot, boat or sea canoe. Sail past Koh Panyi - a Gypsy village built on stilts over the water, Wat Sawan Kuha – the monkey temple, and Koh Tapu - brought to the world’s attention through its starring role in the James Bond movie, The Man with the Golden Gun.

Spend the day exploring Khao Lak Lam Ru National Park by hiking the forests with its trailing jungle vines and giant ferns, discover hidden white-sand beaches and be amazed by local wildlife, including hornbills, monitor lizards, and the Malyan Tapir. Right in the centre of the forest is the impressive Ton Chong Fa Waterfall, picnic on the rocks here and swim in the cold clear water. 

Home to nine stunning jungle-topped islands with long coral sand beaches and crystal-clear waters, the Similan Islands offer a myriad of marine life under the sparkling turquoise waters. Put walking boots on and hike to the famous Sail Rock to enjoy the amazing views, step into dive gear and explore the waters around Coral Bay searching for sea turtles and clown fish, complete the day at sunset on the breathtaking island of Honeymoon Bay and Princess Bay.

Open from 15 October – 15 May

There are thousands of Buddhist temples in Thailand, many dating back hundreds of years, and Khao Lak has its fair share. ‘Wats’ in Thai have traditionally been at the centre of community life and are visited by Buddhists on special occasions, to make merit, to worship, and to pray for peace and prosperity.

You don’t have to be a Buddhist to visit a wat, tourists are very welcome. Worth it for the views alone is Wat Bang Riang, a sacred temple sat atop the great Khao Lan Mountain. Or take a scenic drive along mountain roads and limestone cliffs where, hidden inside a cave, is Tham Suwan Kuha Temple and a gold reclining Buddha. Make sure to take some treats for the cheeky monkeys hanging around the cave.

Ein wesentlicher Bestandteil der thailändischen Kultur sind die lokalen Märkte, vor allem die Nachtmärkte, da die Temperaturen nach Sonnenuntergang kühler sind. Ihr Abend ist für jeden unterhaltsam und ein ausgezeichneter Ort, um köstliche, preiswerte Streetfood- und Snacks zu genießen.

Traditionelle thailändische Textilien, handgefertigte Souvenirs, Sonnenbrillen und Taschen, T-Shirts, Gemälde und vieles mehr werden auf dem Bang Niang Markt in Khao Lak an Hunderten von Ständen verkauft. Darüber hinaus gibt es eine große Auswahl an Street Food, von gegrilltem Tintenfisch und Frühlingsrollen bis hin zu Bananen, die mit Kokosmilch gesüßt sind. Frisches Obst und Gemüse sind ebenfalls reichlich vorhanden. 

Montag, Dienstag und Samstag offen 

There are several international golf courses around Khao Lak with first-class facilities and club houses. Appreciate the cool sea breeze at the 18 Hole Tublamu Navy Golf Course, one of the most beautiful courses with play extending to Son Ngam Beach. Or tee off as the sun rises over the mountains at Kirinara Golf Course, a challenging 9-hole course offering a combination of long and short holes amongst dense palm trees, water hazards, tough greens and mountainous slopes.